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Azerbaijan slams ally Israels recognition of Armenian genocide

Azerbaijan and Israel are allies but Baku's closest foreign partner is Turkey and the Caucasus country hinted the move by Israel could hit their bilateral relations

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 11:08 pm

MPR pushes Indonesia-Uzbekistan direct flights to boost ties

Speaker of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Ahmad Muzani, is pushing for the opening of direct ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 8:44 pm

Smallholder interest stays at 6% despite BI Rate hike: Hartarto

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto assured that the increase in the BI Rate will not affect ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 8:22 pm

Turkey strongly condemns Israeli incursions in Syria

These attacks, which trample on the lives and property of the Syrian people and make life increasingly difficult for civilians in the region, constitute a flagrant violation of international law, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 8:03 pm

Ministry partners with FAO to improve food system governance

The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 7:45 pm

Various Indonesian business sectors continue to expand: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto noted that various business sectors continue to expand, ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 7:31 pm

Indonesia not to fear global China EV competition: AHY

Indonesia must not be intimidated by Chinas dominance in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, Coordinating ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:48 pm

Indonesia counts on economic census to boost creative economy

Indonesia's creative economy minister said the 2026 Economic Census will strengthen the sector's data ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:48 pm

Indonesia offers 10,000 tons of rice export to Singapore

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman offered to export at least 10,000 tons of premium rice to Singapore, supported ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:42 pm

Indonesia's industrial estates employ 2.35 million workers

Indonesia's industrial estates employed 2.35 million workers, up 15 percent from 2024, while realized investment ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:33 pm

Danantara plans to link all SOE whistleblowing systems with KPK

Indonesia's investment management agency Danantara plans to integrate the whistleblowing system (WBS) across all ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:17 pm

Joint TNI-Polri patrol seizes weapons in Central Papua

The Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police (Polri) personnel seized 16 bladed weapons, an air rifle, a bow with ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:14 pm

Bulog declares 200,000 tons of rice ready for export

State logistics agency Perum Bulog has prepared 200,000 tons of premium rice for export to several countries, including ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 6:10 pm

Minister urges regions to prepare for El Ninorisks

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian on Monday urged regional governments to prepare for the projected El Nino period ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 5:00 pm

Indonesia rolls out B50 biodiesel to bolster energy security:BPDP

Indonesia will raise its mandatory biodiesel blend to 50 percent (B50) from July 1, 2026, to strengthen energy ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 4:28 pm

Energy transition key to Golden Indonesia 2045 vision: Bappenas

Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Rachmat Pambudy has said that the energy transition is an ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 3:52 pm

Ministry promotes downstreaming to boost forestry product value

The Ministry of Forestry said it pushes for downstream processing of social forestry commodities to increase product ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 3:37 pm

Govt cuts LNG price to protect industry, jobs

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized that the Indonesian government's decision to ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 3:36 pm

Minister dismisses rumors of two Nunukan villages joining Malaysia

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian firmly dismissed circulating rumors that two villages in Nunukan, North ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 3:09 pm

Indonesia's fiscal condition well-managed: deputy minister

Deputy Minister of Finance Juda Agung reassured the public and investors that Indonesias fiscal condition ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 3:08 pm

Government evaluates EV incentives for national car project

The government is currently evaluating the highly anticipated electric vehicle (EV) incentives as it shifts focus ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 3:06 pm

Indonesia's nickel: From powerhouse to price maker

Indonesia has transformed its nickel industry from a raw commodity exporter base into a strategic industrial force in ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 2:58 pm

Indonesia slashes industrial LNG prices to shield manufacturers

Indonesia has lowered industrial liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices to US$13 per MMBtu to protect domestic ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 2:30 pm

Indonesian marines join RIMPACdrills in Hawaii

Indonesian Navy marines joined troops from Malaysia, Fiji, Peru, Sri Lanka and the Philippines in the US-hosted Rim of ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 2:27 pm

Indonesia's economy remains resilient amid global risks: govt

Indonesia's economic fundamentals remain resilient despite global uncertainty, supported by solid macroeconomic ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 2:13 pm

Indian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting and passport rights of prominent editor

Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.

BBC 29 Jun 2026 1:28 pm

Indonesia to keep Rp281 trillion in state banks to support liquidity

The Ministry of Finance has decided to maintain the placement of Rp281 trillion (approximately US$15.7 billion) in ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 1:08 pm

Minister invites businesses to expand amid uncertainty

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has called on businesses and investors to take advantage ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 12:19 pm

Indonesia steps up efforts to curb wider layoffs in industry

The Indonesian government continues to implement various mitigation measures to prevent layoffs from spreading further ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 12:09 pm

Indonesia's SDGs completion level higher than global average: Ministry

Indonesia's National Development Planning Ministry stated that the nation's Sustainable Development Goals ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 12:06 pm

Lumajang dance festival promotes culture, tourism

The Segoro Topeng Kaliwungu colossal dance performance, featuring around 500 student dancers, served as a platform to ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 11:25 am

Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed

The strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorists came in after a paramilitary Rangers headquarters in Karachi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) was attacked by militants, Information Minister Atta Tarar said

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 11:03 am

Indonesia, South Korea seek stronger tourism cooperation

The Indonesian Tourism Ministry has explored an expanded cooperation framework with the South Korean government to ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 10:01 am

JCB and PNB Launch New Platinum Credit Card, Empowering Consumers with Greater Value and Lifestyle Benefits

JCB International Co., Ltd (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB, Japans leading ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 9:44 am

IP Go-Global Business Matching Session held in Guangzhou

TheIP Go-Global Business Matching Session, jointly organised by the Intellectual Property Department of the ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 9:41 am

Indonesian minister urges culture-based economy to drive growth

Culture Minister Fadli Zon said Indonesia's vast cultural assets can be developed into a source of economic growth ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 9:41 am

10 winners selected at 9th edition of Start-up Express

The ninth edition ofStart-up Express, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 9:39 am

Global AI Boom Drives Strong Growth in Hong Kong's May Exports

Hong Kongs merchandise exports rose by 40.8% year-on-year to HK$611.2 billion in May, according to data ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 9:34 am

Indonesia promotes deep learning approach for digital era

Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is promoting a deep learning approach to better prepare ...

Antara News 29 Jun 2026 8:24 am

Pakistan issues directives to arrest illegal Afgan nationals from July 10

The notification said provincial authorities will be required to submit daily reports on arrests and enforcement actions

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 8:05 am

Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border; 29 militants killed

Pakistani forces carried out calibrated strikes against terrorist hideouts and safe havens in the border region

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 2:16 am

Israel strikes south Lebanon despite framework agreement to end hostilities

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, on June 27, that his country would assume its responsibilities in implementing the framework agreement, which was signed in Washington on June 26, after five rounds of talks

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 11:13 pm

Israel moves to formally recognise Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israels government has unanimously approved a decision to designate the violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 11:03 pm

India out after defeat by Australia, England to play SA

India are knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage by a six-wicket defeat by Australia, meaning South Africa will play England in the semi-finals.

BBC 28 Jun 2026 10:47 pm

Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run

Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.

BBC 28 Jun 2026 10:24 pm

Fulan Fehan Festival deepens Indonesia's ties with neighbors: Minister

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian framed Fulan Fehan Festival IV as a platform for Indonesia to amplify its ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 7:17 pm

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash, the state news agency added

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 6:02 pm

Indonesian Police seize 325 kilograms of meth, arrest two in Aceh

The Indonesian Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 325 kilograms of methamphetamine allegedly linked to a ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

Prabowo says great nations face problems instead of avoiding them

President Prabowo Subianto stressed that a nation's success is defined not by its ability to avoid problems, but by ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 5:12 pm

Indonesia disburses Rp333.6 billion in sukuk funds for Bali projects

The Ministry of Finance has disbursed Rp333.6 billion (US$18 million) through May 2026 to finance several government ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 5:03 pm

Indonesian, Chinese universities boost academic collaboration

Indonesian and Chinese universities agreed to deepen educational engagements by increasing joint academic research, ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 4:34 pm

Indonesia pledges no job cuts as SOEs shrink to 250

The Indonesian government has pledged that its plan to reduce the number of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to between ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 2:53 pm

Prabowo to cut SOEs from 1,000 to 250 for efficiency, transparency

President Prabowo Subianto is targeting a reduction in the number of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from more than one ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 2:38 pm

Indonesia promotes halal tourism at International Islamic Expo 2026

The Tourism Ministry organized the International Islamic Expo (IIE) 2026 in Jakarta to promote Indonesia as a ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 2:11 pm

Prabowo eyes regular academic consultations for national progress

President Prabowo Subianto expressed his eagerness to meet regularly with rectors and professors to gather insights and ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 1:22 pm

DGS withdraws restriction on the movement of Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The advisory against deploying Indian seafarers in the conflict zones also stands withdrawn

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 1:16 pm

Govt prepares thousands of new economic hubs

Indonesia's Transmigration Ministry put an effort to establish thousands of new economic growth centers ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 1:15 pm

Indonesia to enforce 8 percent ride-hailing fee cap from July 1

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi confirmed that the policy limiting ride-hailing companies' commission fee ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 12:55 pm

APEC Tourism Ministers push digital innovation for growth

Digital innovation, seamless travel, and stronger regional cooperation took center stage as APEC tourism ministers met ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 11:17 am

Prabowo urges vigilance over nuclear and AI developments

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pointed out that technological developments, including nuclear technology and ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 10:59 am

Indonesia, Croatia move to advance migrant worker cooperation

Indonesia and Croatia have agreed to expedite the finalization of a MoU on the placement of Indonesian migrant workers ...

Antara News 28 Jun 2026 10:20 am

Former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer nominated as ICE Director: Trump

The nomination comes after former ICE director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 2:06 am

Indonesia's new farming system targets 12.4 tons per hectare: minister

Indonesia's Modern Agriculture-Advanced Agriculture System (PM-AAS) could increase rice productivity to as much as ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 9:13 pm

Indonesia eases private investment in RoRo logistics

Indonesia is removing business barriers and additional operational costs to encourage private investment in ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 8:29 pm

Indonesia's Jambi prepares for UNESCO review of Merangin Geopark

Indonesia's Jambi provincial government is stepping up conservation efforts to help the Merangin Jambi Geopark ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 7:25 pm

Diplomacy: The architecture of Indonesia's resilience

At the bustling Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, thousands of shipping containers move seamlessly every day. Some ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 6:25 pm

Indonesia's ministry backs gas bill to boost manufacturing growth

Indonesia's Ministry of Industry said the ratification of the Draft Government Regulation on Natural Gas for ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 5:35 pm

Streaming platforms expand global reach of Indonesian music: minister

Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said inclusive and transparent music streaming platforms ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 5:18 pm

Pertamina NRE strengthens portfolio through Philippine investment

Indonesia's Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (NRE) has strengthened its financial performance through a ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 4:16 pm

Tourism, culture key to jobs, Indonesia's deputy minister says

Deputy Manpower Minister Afriansyah Noor said tourism and culture play a strategic role in creating jobs and improving ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 3:08 pm

VAT-DTP helps maintain purchasing power for air travel: Ministry

The Ministry of Transportation has said that the government-borne value-added tax (VAT DTP) policy for domestic ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

Sugar palm has potential as national bioethanol source: BRIN

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has identified sugar palm (aren) as a highly viable, sustainable ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 2:59 pm

Jakarta's 'Donut Bridge' TOD to connect six public transport systems

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said the planned transit-oriented development (TOD) area at Sudirman Station ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 2:27 pm

MIND ID targets 15.5 percent emissions cut by 2030

State-owned mining holding company MIND ID aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 15.5 percent, or about two ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 2:23 pm

Creative spaces strengthen cultural preservation: Minister Zon

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said community-based creative spaces play a strategic role in preserving cultural ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 2:20 pm

Expanding equal development through digital space

Indonesia's SATRIA-1 satellite is bringing internet access to tens of thousands of schools, health centers, village ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 2:12 pm

Indonesia's Danantara merges state hotels under InJourney umbrella

Indonesias state investment management agency, Danantara, has initiated a massive consolidation of all ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 1:35 pm

Indonesia, Australia deepen border security cooperation

Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen regional border security cooperation through closer intelligence sharing, ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 1:06 pm

Key points from U.S.-Israel-Lebanon agreement

Key highlights include plans for disarming groups like Hezbollah and gradually pulling Israeli troops back while setting up safe zones in Lebanon

The Hindu 27 Jun 2026 12:17 pm

What is Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement? Everything to know

The U.S. State Department has brokered a landmark framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, sealing a diplomatic breakthrough in Washington. Heres what you should know about the agreement.

The Hindu 27 Jun 2026 12:13 pm

Indonesia busts 59 drug rings in year-long law enforcement crackdown

Indonesia's anti-narcotics agency, working with the military and police, dismantled 59 drug trafficking networks ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 11:15 am

Jakarta's Gambir Station to add commuter rail service

Indonesia plans to transform Jakarta's Gambir Station into an integrated rail hub serving both long-distance and ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 10:58 am

Indonesia steps up push for Muslim-friendly tourism

Indonesia is stepping up overseas promotion of its Muslim-friendly destinations through international exhibitions and ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 10:44 am

Indonesia's, Pakistan navies seek stronger defense cooperation

Indonesia's Navy and the Pakistan Navy agreed to deepen military cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties during ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 10:22 am

Indonesia's lawmaker defends new bonds against laundering concerns

Indonesia's parliamentary financial committee chief defended the country's newly issued sovereign debt ...

Antara News 27 Jun 2026 8:47 am

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade strikes, putting new strain on ceasefire

Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement with U.S. in first step toward peace, says Rubio

The Hindu 27 Jun 2026 7:15 am

U.S. strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran

The Hindu 27 Jun 2026 4:14 am

IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The attack followed a joint declaration by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including Oman, after a meeting attended by the United States, stating that there should be no tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the strait.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 11:06 pm

Russia-annexed Crimea declares emergency amid Ukraine strikes

The announcement comes amid fuel shortages and power cuts triggered by the Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil facilities across Crimea, the rest of Russian-occupied Ukraine and southern Russia.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 11:03 pm